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EPISODE TITLE: Episode 16: Ancient Death Ray, Skunk Cleaning, What Is Bulletproof?

ORIGINAL AIR DATE: 9/29/2004

SYNOPSIS: In this episode, Jamie and Adam reflect on one of the world's oldest urban legends — did the Greek scientist Archimedes set fire to a Roman fleet of ships using only mirrors and sunlight? Back in this century, they'll see which methods are effective at removing the fetid funk of a skunk. Easy enough to test, if only the MythBusters can find a skunk that will spray. And will a bulletproof shield really stop a direct hit from a bullet? Will Jamie be prepared to face the results?


Myths Features in This Episode

Myth #1: Ancient Death Ray
Did the Greek scientist Archimedes set fire to a Roman fleet of ships using only mirrors and sunlight?

Myth #2: Skunk Cleaning
Which methods are effective at removing the fetid funk of a skunk?

Myth #3: What Is Bulletproof?
Will a bulletproof shield really stop a direct hit from a bullet?
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Highlights of This Episode:

  • Stubborn skunk wouldnt spray




Best Quotes by the MythBusters:

  • "It smells like the mens bathroom at a bar"




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neoshades01 ancient death ray 0 Oct 5 2007, 6:50 PM EDT by neoshades01
Thread started: Oct 5 2007, 6:50 PM EDT  Watch
with the evidence you used I feel the "Death Ray" affect is busted. However, from a tactical perspective, the only way for the ships to attack would be with archers, catapults, etc. so perhaps the mirrors were not meant to set the ships aflame but to blind the enemy, more like Archimedes "Flash light" than "Death Ray".
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